Update: Teacher Google Site Transition

Earlier this school year, I wrote a blog post explaining how all BHS teachers over the course of this school year are making the transition to move over their teacher websites to a Google site.  With a new semester that began not too long ago, even more teachers have taken it upon themselves to make the transition.

I thought that it would be a great idea to highlight some teacher websites so that others can see what people are doing.  It is great to see how teachers are using this tool to provide important information for their students.

Layout of Site

Mr. Cannon's Website - Mr. Cannon (@Cannonland) has taken his site to the next level by adding a background image to his site.  This image happens to be his advisory logo that he made with his advisory a couple of years ago.  Great way to add character to a site.

Posting Homework

Mrs. Nutting's Website - Mrs. Nutting has decided to post homework through a Google calendar.  Here students are able to see what is assigned as well as when assessments will be happening.  An advantage to the Google calendar feature is that students can click on the button at the bottom right of the calendar to have Mrs. Nutting's homework calendar be imported to their own student Google calendar account.

Mrs. Kenney's Website - Mrs. Kenney thinks more linearly and wanted to keep things simple for her.  She decided to post homework for her classes in a live Google Spreadsheet.  It is simple and organized.  A benefit in showcasing homework in this fashion is that Mrs. Kenney will see what was assigned during the entire school year in one Google Spreadsheet. (You will notice that she adds homework to the top of the spreadsheet so that the most recent information shows at the top)

Ms. Poirier's Website - Ms. Poirier includes an explanation as to what is done in class each day through an announcement page for each of her classes.  This announcement page acts like a blog.  So that people will see a quick line or two regarding each day when they first get to her website, she decided to include what is called an announcement gadget on her homepage of her website.

Providing Documentation

Mrs. Brooks' Website - Mrs. Brooks is very new to Google Sites as she just made the switch.  She has decided to use the File Cabinet page that Google provides in Google Sites in providing information to her students.  Here you will see that she is able to organize all of the important Google Documents, links, and files that students need to access through different folders.

Root's Team Website - Here you will find that the Root's team is providing important documentation through public Google Folders.  This way, when a document is added to a folder, it is automatically updated on the website.  To see what I am talking about, hover over Ancient Greece and click on the sub pages.  Public Google Folders will show up. Students can then decide if they would like these public folders to be added to their own Google Drive account.  

Online Classroom

Mrs. Baney's Website - Mrs. Baney has really taken this on (even before this was a requirement to switching over to Google sites).  She has been creating her very own course sites with the help of knowing some code.  Here students will see modules that they have to complete, post work, etc.  Her students have to register for the course to gain access to course content.  Mrs. Baney has far exceeded the expectations.

Sport Website

I have also seen sport coaches, like Mr. Stank and his Track and Field team, starting to create a Google Site to showcase important information and pictures of the team in action.

The possibilities are endless.  Of course, if you would like to discuss how you can better mange your Google Site, feel free to stop by room 222 and I can assist.  And in case you have yet to take a look at some short Google Site how to videos, click HERE.  They just might answer your question.

Happy Siting!